Understanding US Elections

Understanding US Elections

11th Grade

12 Qs

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Understanding US Elections

Understanding US Elections

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English

11th Grade

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CCSS
RI.11-12.5, RI.9-10.5, RI.11-12.3

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of primary elections?

To conduct a nationwide survey of voter preferences.

To select a party's nominee for the general election.

To finalize the party platform for the election.

To determine the overall popularity of a party.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often is the general election for the US president held?

Every four years

Every six years

Every two years

Every eight years

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Electoral College?

A method for selecting members of Congress.

A system for direct democracy in the U.S.

A group that organizes presidential debates.

A group of representatives that elects the President and Vice President of the United States.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between open and closed primaries?

Open primaries require voters to register with a party beforehand.

Open primaries are only for independent voters.

Closed primaries allow any voter to participate.

Open primaries allow all voters to participate, while closed primaries restrict participation to registered party members.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who do US citizens vote for in primary elections?

Independent candidates only

Candidates from their own political party

Candidates from other political parties

Candidates from the opposing party

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the general election held in November?

The second Monday in September.

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

The first Wednesday in October.

The last Sunday in November.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do political parties play in primary elections?

Political parties organize voter registration drives.

Political parties determine the voting laws for elections.

Political parties manage the election day logistics.

Political parties facilitate the selection of candidates for general elections.

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